25 Years

Books Published
• Araga, A. S. (2008): Public Financial Management in Nigeria: Principles, Practices, and Issues, First Edition (Abuja: Premier Educational Institute).

• Araga, A. S. (2009): Practical Business Finance, First Edition (Abuja: Premier Educational Institute).

• Araga, A. S. (2011): Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship: Concepts, Principles and Cases, First Edition, First Edition (Abuja: Premier Educational Institute).

Chapters in Books:

1. Araga, A. S. & Kalu, I. A. (2019). Theory of Money and Price: Superiority of Keynesian Theory over Traditional Theory. In Nkwede F. E. et al (eds). Theory of Money, Banking and Financial Markets: A Developing Country’s Perspective (Abakaliki: Peace Concepts). Pp. 131-156.

2. Araga, A. S. & Awa, I. K. (2014). Foreign Exchange Management in Nigeria. In Osoba, S. et al (eds). Resources Management in the 21st Century: Emerging Issues: National Open University of Nigeria Experience (Lagos: Faculty of Management Sciences). Pp. 1-14.

3. Araga, A. S. & Kadiri, K. I. (2014). Funding of Small-Scale Industries through Financial Bootstrapping. In Nigeria in Osoba, S. et al (eds). Resources Management in the 21st Century: Emerging Issues: National Open University of Nigeria Experience (Lagos: Faculty of Management Sciences). Pp. 61-69

4. Araga, A. S. (2012). Technology Enhanced Learning: Issues and Concerns in the National Open University of Nigeria. In Olojede, I. (ed.), Operating Open and Distance Learning in Nigeria: The National Open University of Nigeria Experience (Lagos: Concept Publications Limited). Pp. 41-64.

5. Araga, A. S. (2012). The Role of Internal Control System in the Best Practices of
Corporate Governance. In Dandago, K. I. and Tijani, B. (eds.). Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility, Festschrift in honour of Professor Aminu Mikailu. Kano: Dept. of Accounting, Bayero University. Pp. 272-307.

Journal Articles:

6. Ibiwumi, A. M., Adegbola, A. E., Araga, A. S., Alabi, J. Abu. & Gambo, N. (2024). Digital Marketing Strategies and Consumers’ Purchase Behaviour of Selected Online Shops in Abuja Metropolis. FULafia International Journal of Business and Allied Studies (FIJBAS), 2(2): 302-324.

7. Uzor, N. L., Adegbola, E. U., Jacob A. A. & Araga, A. S. (2024). Effect of Motivation on Job Satisfaction and Performance: A Study of Nigeria Police Force. NG Journal of Social Development 13(1):48-61.

8. Ibiwumi, A. M., Adegbola, A. E., Araga, A. S., Daha T. A. & Alabi, J. Abu. (2024). Digital Marketing and Consumer Behaviour of Selected Deposit Money Banks in Lagos State, Nigeria. International Journal of Business and Management Review, 12(1): 38-51, 2024

9. Adegbola, E. A. Araga, A. S. Alabi, J. A. & Ibrahim, M. G. (2023). Funding pattern of small and medium enterprises in Nigeria: The growth cardinal. Journal of Resources & Eonomic Development, 6(2), 1-13.

10. Adegbola, E. A., Araga, A. A., Alabi, J. A. & Ibrahim, M. G. (2022). Impact Assessment of Central Bank of Nigeria MSMEs Fund on development of Entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Journal of Business Development and Management Research, 27(7): 49-64.

11. Araga, A. S., Sufian J. B., Mac-Ozigbo, A. & Ousanya, S. O. (2022). Microfinance Bank as a Predictor of Poverty Alleviation and Economic Growth in Nigeria. Lafia Journal of Economics and Management Sciences (LAAAJEMS), 7(2): 93-109.

12. Mac-Ozigbo, A., Araga, S. A., Babatunde, J. S. & Abdulrrahaman, D. T. (2021). Nexus between corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Literature Review. NOUN Journal of Management and International Development, 6(1): 354-370

13. Araga, A. S. & Israel-Cookey (2021). Relevance of Banking Agents in Enhancing Availability of Banking Services to Underserved Populace in Nigeria. ESUT Journal of Accounting, 12(1): (Letter of Acceptance).

14. Mac-Ozigbo, A. & Araga, A. S. (2021). Innovation Strategies and Business Survival in a Challenged Environment. Crawford Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (Crawford University), 2(2): 1-15. http://www.crawfordjmrspts.org

15. Uzoma, F. C., Ochuko, A., Kalu, E. & Araga, A. S. (2021). Bank Distress in Nigeria: Does Insolvency Ratio Matter? Journal of Critical Reviews, 8(1): 274-284. http://www.jcreview.com/archive.php

16. Araga, A. S. & Eze, O. R. (2020). Nexus between Banking Industry Indicators and Economic Growth: Evidence from Nigeria. INT Journal (INTI International University, Malaysia), 5(3): 123-130. http://eprints.intimal.edu.my › vol.2020_061.pdf
http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/1451/

17. Araga, A. S. & Adekanmbi, K. (2020). Does Financial Sector Grow the Economy in Nigeria? Quarterly Journal of Contemporary Research (Federal University, Otuoke), 8(4): 131-144.

18. Araga, A. S. & Boro, I. (2020). Implications of Official Intervention in Foreign Exchange Market in Nigeria. LASU Journal of Accounting & Finance, 5(1): 65-72.

19. Araga, A. S. & Sufian J. B. (2020). Lease Financing and Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. International Journal of Intellectual Discourse (Bauchi State University), 3(1): 113-121.

20. Oladele, R., Araga, A. S., Ogunwale, O. M. & Adeniran, R. A. (2020). Slippery Slope Framework and Tax Compliance Among Corporate Taxpayers in Nigeria. Accounting and Taxation Review (Faculty of Management Sciences, UNIBEN), 4(1): 118-131.

21. Araga, A. S., Kalu, I. A, Aiyesan, O, Tuoyo, C. A. & Mudashiru, O. O. (2020). An Assessment of the Influence of Single Treasury Account on Nigerian Public Financial Management. Review of Public Administration and Management (Dept. of Public Admin., Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 8(18): 49-60.

22. Tuoyo, C. A., Araga, A. S. & Agha, N. C. (2018). Corporate Structure and Performance of Nigerian Banks. Journal of Business, Accounting & Financial Management, (UNIPORT), 9(1): 310-323.

23. Oladele R. & Araga, A. S. (2018). Multiple Taxation and Sustainability of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria. Journal of Business and Economy, (UNIPORT), 10(2): 219-229.

24. Araga, A. S. (2017). Bootstrap Financial Strategies and Operations of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria. Journal of the Management Sciences, (Dept. of Banking and Finance, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) 13(1): 105-116.

25. Araga, A. S. (2017). Effect of Government Expenditure on Unemployment Rate in Nigeria: A Disaggregated Approach. NOUN Journal of Management and International Development, (Faculty of Management Sciences, NOUN), 2(3): 57-74.

26. Araga, A. S. (2017). Role of Financial Bootstrapping in Enhancing Establishment and Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises. LASU Journal of Business Review, 4(1): 79-90.

27. Araga, A. S. (2016). Relevance of Enterprise Risk Management Framework for Managing Risks in Nigerian Commercial Banks. Journal of Banking, Finance & Development, (Dept. of Banking and Finance, Ebonyi State University), 9(2): 32-41.

28. Araga, A. S. (2016). Relevance of Equipment Leasing as a Framework for Financing Operations of Small and Medium Enterprises in Lagos State of Nigeria. LASU Journal of Accounting & Finance, 2(1):49-65.

29. Araga, A. S. (2015). Impact of Government Expenditure on Employment generation: Evidence from Nigeria. Journal of Banking, Finance & Development, (Dept. of Banking and Finance, Ebonyi State University) 8(1&2): 1-17.

30. Araga, A. S. (2014). Appraisal of Development of Industrial Clusters for Promoting Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria. NOUN Journal of Management and International Development, Lagos, (Faculty of Management Sciences, NOUN), 2(3): 137-166.

31. Araga, A. S. (2010). Fiscal Federalism in Nigeria: Practices and Issues. Bayero International Journal of Accounting Research (Dept. of Accounting, Bayero University, Kano), 4(1): 14-33.

d) Conference Proceedings

32. Araga, A. S. & Adegbola, E. A. (2022). Do Social Media Enhance Delivery of Open and Distance Learning Programmes in National Open University Of Nigeria? Proceedings of the Pan Commonwealth Forum 10 (PCF10), Commonwealth of Learning Conference International Conference, (Calgary, Canada) September, 2022.
https://oasis.col.org/collections/9efdac31-f519-456a-8fa7-87026689ca37?cp.page=6

33. Araga, A. S. (2009). Bootstrap Financial Strategies and Operations of Small and Medium Enterprises in Nigeria: A Literature Review. In Madichie, N., Nkamnebe, A. D. & Ezu, G. (eds) African Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development, Proceedings of the 2017 Faculty of Management Sciences, Internal Conference on African Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainable Development, (Awka, Nnamdi Azikiwe University) Pp. 755-768.

34. Araga, A. S. (2009). Small and Medium Enterprises: Strategies for Promotion and Challenges of their Development in Nigeria, in the Financial Theory and Engineering, Proceedings of the 2009 International Conference on Financial Theory and Engineering, (Dubai, United Arab Emirate) Pp 271 – 278.

Learning Materials
35. Araga, A. S. & Olajide, A. (2014). Practice of Banking (BFN 301):, (Lagos: National Open University of Nigeria).

36. Araga, A. S. (2012). Financial Systems (BFN 304):, (Lagos: National Open University of Nigeria).

37. Short Note/Communications
Araga, S. A. and Kalu A. K. (2022). Push and Pull Factors for entrepreneurial Education alongside other Disciplines in Nigerian Universities. International Journal of management Studies and Social Science Research, 4(2): 43-48.

Financing of SMMEs, Leasing, Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management

i) ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5445-6291

ii) Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=DhozzzAAAAAJ

iii) ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abdullahi Shehu Araga

iv) Academia.edu: http://upm.academia.edu/ Abdullahi Shehu Araga

1) NOUN 2021 Research Grant for a study on:
Impact Assessment of CBN MSMEs Fund on Development of Entrepreneurship: A Study of Selected States in Nigeria. 2021,#1.8million naira, Investigator, NOUN Senate Research grant.
2) Tetfund 2023 Research Grant for a study on:
Poverty and Inequality: A Study of the Socioeconomic Causes of Conflicts in the Northcentral States of Nigeria. 2023,#2.8million naira, Investigator, Tetfund Research grant.
3) NOUN 2024 Research Grant for a study on:
Trader Moni Funding Scheme and Business Sustainability of Micro Enterprises in Nigeria. 2021,#2.5million naira, Investigator, NOUN Senate Research grant.